Amazon shoppers rush to buy ‘outstanding budget’ VR headset reduced from £400 to £248
BLACK Friday has arrived, and we spotted a major discount on a leading virtual reality headset.
Amazon shoppers are currently dashing to buy the Meta Quest 2 VR headset for £248.45, down from £399.99.
- Meta Quest 2 VR headset, £248.45 (was £399.99) - buy from Amazon
The Meta Quest 2 allows you to step into the world of virtual reality, and in one of the very best tech deals we've seen this Black Friday, you can now pick it up for over £150 less on Amazon.
On top of that, you can claim £50 in credit as a nice little extra goodie.
We spotted this deal on Amazon's best-selling virtual reality headsets page - it's currently the second-most popular item of its kind on Amazon.
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The Meta Quest 2 has been an extremely popular and successful headset, and has since been succeeded by the Meta Quest 3, which was released in September this year - hence the drop in price.
Our Gaming Editor Stoyan Ovcharov wrote an in-depth Meta Quest 3 review soon after its launch.
It'S a newer device, but it should provide you with some insight as to how these devices operate, and what you can do with them as you can expect there to be significant overlap between the devices.
The Meta Quest 2 allows you to escape into boundless virtual realities. All you have to do is pick up the controllers and don the headset to experience mind-bending worlds and a whole new way to play.
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Unlike other VR headsets on the marketplace, this is a standalone device, so there's no need to invest in a fancy PC or gaming system in order to enjoy it.
An integrated battery means that you can take it on the go, and always have high-quality immersive fun without the extra cables and fuss. We're sure you've got mates who'd appreciate a go on this when you pay them a visit.
It doesn't just display a new world for you. It also utilises 3D positional audio, so as you move around, how close or far noises are changed, as well as the direction they come from.
VR still has a large catalogue of games and activities for you to take part in, with over 250 titles that cover fitness, gaming and entertainment realms.
While the idea may be to get lost in an entirely new world, you don't want to wander too far in the real world, so its Guardian boundary system ensures you get a warning should you start to stray too far.
The Meta Quest 2 currently has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on the Amazon website and has a host of largely glowing reviews.
One shoppers writes: 'I wanted a VR [headset] that was going to be fairly future-proof, and I wanted to have lots of options to choose from so I could learn what I liked to do in VR. And I wanted the experience to be high quality. This headset has done all that.
Another buyer says: 'Virtual reality is going to become astronomical... The Quest 2 is up there with the best hardware in which to currently experience it!'
We're earmarking this one as the ultimate Christmas gift for any gaming fans who are keen to make a foray into the world of VR - just make sure you pick this up while it's so much cheaper.
- Meta Quest 2 VR headset, £248.45 (was £399.99) - buy from Amazon
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If you're on the lookout for the best Black Friday deals, we've got you covered, so make sure you check the Black Friday page regularly to find roundups of the best deals.
Best Black Friday Deals 2023
BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching! Here are our top picks from the sales:
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- Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (lowest price ever) - buy from Amazon
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- L'OR Coffee Machine Bundle, £59 (save £105) - buy here
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- Emma Mattress: up to 65% off w/ code THESUN - buy from Emma
- The White Company Seychelles Candle, £17.60 (was £22) - buy here
- Refurbished Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, £167.99 (save £162) - buy from eBay
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- Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (save £13) - buy from Amazon
- Xbox Series S – Starter Bundle, £189 (save 24%) - buy here
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